Ritika Gupta, MFT Intern
Individual | Family | Couples
If you’re feeling pulled in different directions- between who you’ve been, who you’re expected to be, and who you’re becoming- you’re not alone. I offer a gentle, thoughtful space where we can slow down, listen inward, and begin to understand the many parts of you with curiosity and care.
I believe healing happens when every part of you has a seat at the table and is met without judgment.
My Approach
I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern currently completing my Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy at Syracuse University. I also hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from India and bring nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, family systems, ACT, Gestalt therapy, along with parts-work, somatic therapy, and psychodrama. Together, we explore emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and the lived experiences that shape how you relate to yourself and to each other.
Who I Work With
I work with:
Adults navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma
Couples from diverse, intercultural, and multicultural backgrounds
Partners navigating differences in identity, values, family expectations, or communication styles
Families working through relational stress or life transitions
I have a particular passion for supporting diverse couples who may be balancing multiple cultural identities, belief systems, or social expectations within their relationship. As someone with a culturally diverse background, I understand how complex it can feel to hold love, loyalty, and identity across different worlds.
What Sessions With Me Feel Like
Therapy with me is spacious, intentional, and grounded. I value creating room to breathe, slow down, and establish emotional safety before moving into deeper work. Sessions include moments of stillness, reflection, and gentle curiosity so that all parts of you- and your relationship- feel supported.
I aim to help individuals and couples feel steady enough to explore difficult emotions, patterns, and conversations in a way that feels respectful and affirming.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety & stress management
Depression & mood concerns
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship challenges
Intercultural & multicultural couples therapy
Family dynamics & life transitions
Grief & loss
Eating disorders & body image
OCD & ADHD
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
Beyond the Therapy Room
Outside of my work, I feel most at home around trees, near water, or when I’m moving my body through dance or stretching. I deeply value my own ongoing growth and self-reflection, which helps me remain present, grounded, and authentic in my work with clients.
Credentials + Training
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
M.S. Candidate, Marriage & Family Therapy- Syracuse University
M.A. in Clinical Psychology- India
Training in CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic & family systems therapy
Somatic therapy, parts-work & psychodrama
If you’re seeking therapy that honors your identity, your relationship, and the many parts of who you are, I’d be honored to support you. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready to begin.
I believe you.